Protective Factors as Predictors of Suicide Risk Among Graduate Students. Issue 2 (7th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bruns, Kristin L.; Letcher, Amber
• Is Part Of: Journal of college counseling. Volume 21:Issue 2(2018:Jul.)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 124
• Publication Date: 2018-07-07
• Subjects: protective factors -- suicide -- graduate students -- college counseling -- emotional stability; Counseling in higher education -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.194
• DOI: 10.1002/jocc.12091
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1099-0399

Abstract

Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine protective factors as predictors of suicide risk among graduate students ( n = 413) at a large midwestern university. Using binary logistic regression, the authors assigned students to risk classifications (i.e., nonrisk group or suicide risk group). Results indicated emotional stability as the strongest predictor for participants' placement into the nonrisk or suicide risk group. The authors discuss implications for counselors and directors of college counseling centers, as well as directions for future research.